Economic Development and Industrial Co (EDIC)

The Framingham Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (EDIC) was established in 1995 to stimulate economic development and expand employment opportunities in the Town of Framingham in accordance with the town's approved economic development plans.

Definition

EDICs are quasi-public entities established by a municipality either through Chapter 121C of the Massachusetts General Law or through a Special Act of the legislature through Home Rule Petition. The Framingham EDIC was established by Chapter 124 of the Acts of 1995.

Monthly Meetings

Please confirm the meeting date / time with either the Community and Economic Development Division or the town Clerk's office.

Previous meeting minutes are available to view online.

EDIC Members

Name

Seat

Term Expires

Mike Gatlin, Chair

Government

June 30, 2018

Scott Wadland, Vice Chair

Real Estate

June 30, 2018

Vacant

Finance

-

Richard Donovan

Industrial

June 30, 2017

Vacant

At Large

-

Dan Rao

Manufacturing

June 30, 2017

Richard Gallitto

At Large

June 30, 2019

Work Plan and Activities

Annual Plan

Each fiscal year, the EDIC develops a work plan of projects to complete in support of existing economic development plans. Projects are completed with assistance from Community and Economic Development (C&ED) personnel. Recent projects include:

Marketing Plans

Redevelopment Plans

Beautification Program

Downtown Revitalization

Downtown Revitalization

The EDIC created the Framingham Downtown Renaissance (FDR) in 2003 to increase awareness of the potential of the downtown. It includes institutions, businesses, government, residents and local community groups. FDR is now a non-profit entity, but works closely with the C&ED Division and the EDIC.

Public Participation Policy

Given the increased scope and profile of its activities over the past year, the EDIC felt it was necessary to review how it interacted with guests and members of the public who might attend their meetings. To this end, they adopted a Public Participation Policy on December 16, 2015. This policy addresses the manner in which discussions will be directed and how members of the public may provide commentary. Read the policy below.